*Are you a professional scientist with an interest in helping oversee the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of a large-scale river science program?*Do you want to be part of an important aspect of the Federal Government, helping with exciting and groundbreaking initiatives? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then this is the job for you! Come join the USGS and start doing the job you’ve always dreamed of!Why Is It Great To Work For The USGS?
Embark on an exciting future! From the peaks of the highest mountains to the depths of the deepest seas, the U.S. Geological Survey has career opportunities that make a difference in both the lives of others and in the environment. Would you like to join the more than 10,000 scientists, technicians, and support staff of the USGS who are working in more than 400 locations throughout the United States? Apply today! As the Nation’s largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. The diversity of our scientific expertise enables us to carry out large-scale, multi-disciplinary investigations and provide impartial, timely, and relevant scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers related to: the health of our ecosystems and environment; natural hazards that threaten us; natural resources we rely on, and; the impact of climate and land-use changes. For more information about the USGS please visit http://www.usgs.govWhat General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position?
This is an interdisciplinary position and is being advertised concurrently with the following announcements:
This position is also being advertised to all qualified candidates concurrently under announcement: DEN-2016-0414.

Duties

As the Supervisor of the Southwest Biological Science Centers Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, some of your specific duties will include:

Coordinates planning, development, coordination, and implementation of GCMRC monitoring and research activities in the biological and/or physical sciences

Providing oversight of the budget and tracking current fiscal year expenses

Field trips may be required to investigate sites during the formulation or execution of science program activities. Field work involves some degree of risk as well as exposure to moderate to high levels of discomfort from such extremes as heat, cold, and inclement weather. Field work involves extreme exertion, including hiking in Grand Canyon; withstanding both extreme heat and potential hypothermia conditions; walking over rough, rocky, or uneven terrain; lifting and carrying equipment and supplies; wading in streams in all types of weather; long hours; nighttime work; and off-road driving.

USGS has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. The official worksite for the selectee is the duty location identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this location on a regular and recurring basis.

In addition to the basic education requirements, you must have 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service.

GS-1315-13: One year of specialized experience at or equal to the GS-12 grade level. Examples of this experience may include, but are not limited to: planning, executing and reporting on original hydrologic studies or ongoing hydrologic studies requiring a fresh approach to resolve new problems. The complexity of this work typically required extensive modification and adaptation of standard procedures, methods, and techniques, and the development of totally new methods and techniques to address novel or obscure problems for which guidelines or precedents were not substantially applicable. At this level, Hydrologists have extensive knowledge of the principles of hydrology and highly developed ability in their application, and wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment to perform scientific work of marked difficulty and responsibility.

GS-1315-14: One year of specialized experience at or equal to the GS-13 grade level. Examples of such experience could include serving as a senior expert involved in hydrologic work for which technical problem definitions, methods and/or data were highly incomplete, controversial, or uncertain and whose evaluations and recommendations were accepted by others as those of a technical expert in hydrology. At this level, Hydrologists typically represent an authoritative source of consultation for other scientists and program specialists, are called upon to resolve issues that significantly affect hydrologic programs, make long range and controversial proposals and defend their findings and recommendations in public or high level forums.

GS-0401-13: One year of specialized experience at or equal to the GS-12 grade level. Examples of this experience may include, but are not limited to:Examples of specialized experience may include: 1) planning and coordinating biology projects of considerable depth and/or breadth; 2) analyzing and interpreting biological related project data with novel and obscure problems; 3) developing new or significantly modified biological techniques, methods, or criteria; 4) providing advisory, planning, or reviewing services as a technical specialist on a biological issue. For examples 1-4, the work provided wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment to perform scientific work of marked difficulty and responsibility.

GS-0401-14: One year of specialized experience at or equal to the GS-13 grade level. Examples may include: 1) planning and leading biology projects of substantial depth and/or breadth; 2) analyzing and interpreting biological related project data with novel and obscure problems and publishing or preparing results of findings; 3) developing new or significantly modified biological techniques, methods, or criteria; 4) providing advisory, planning, or reviewing services as a technical specialist on a biological issue. For examples 1-4, the work provided wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment to perform scientific work of marked difficulty and responsibility.

You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or list of course work, which includes semester hours earned and grade received, by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. This proof may be faxed, document uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see “Required Documents” and/or “Contact Information”). Please ensure that all documentation is legible. If you are currently employed by the Federal government in the same occupational series as the advertised position, you are not required to submit transcripts at this time.
Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?
Because this position requires travel for official business, the selectee will be required to apply for a charge card within 30 calendar days of appointment. Individuals who have delinquent account balances from a previous Government charge card will be required to satisfy their existing obligation before a new card can be issued.

A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

You will be required to operate a government-owned or leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: 1. Possession of a valid State driver’s license, and 2. Possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State License and a copy of your driving record.

Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active. Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system.

If you are a Federal employee applying for a promotion (under merit promotion procedures) you must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Security Clearance

Public Trust – Background Investigation

]]>Post Doctoral Available on Regional Climate Modeling and Extreme Eventshttp://www.geoscienceposition.com/2016/03/post-doctoral-available-on-regional-climate-modeling-and-extreme-events/
Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:40:08 +0000http://www.geoscienceposition.com/?p=995The Division of Physical Sciences in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at the University of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a twelve-month appointment. The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year available pending review of performance in the first year.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is funded through the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute, a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence http://ciri.illinois.edu. The successful applicant will engage in research on regional climate change and flood risk as part of a team lead by Prof. Eric Salathé including the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG). This project aims to direct basic research on regional climate change to support adaptation to current and future flood risk in Pacific Northwest communities. Specific project tasks include:

• Perform and analyze regional climate simulations using the WRF mesoscale atmospheric model and regional hydrologic simulations using the VIC hydrologic model.
• Work with stakeholders to develop actionable science to support adaptation and planning.
• Collaborate with other staff on data delivery and stakeholder support.
• With your knowledge of US climate-related resources and management issues you will interact with regional stakeholders and share your familiarity with western US regional climate change including climate dynamics and hydrologic processes.
• Write project reports and articles for publication.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for this position will hold a Doctorate earned within the last four years in Atmospheric Sciences, Civil Engineering/Hydrology, or related discipline. Demonstrated experience with climate system modeling or climate model analysis; and advanced programming skills for climate and hydrologic modeling, data analysis, and visualization in a Linux environment (e.g. Matlab, IDL, C, Fortran, python). Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in research as described in the duties and responsibilities section above. The candidate must be committed to support and enhance learning for diverse populations and have experience and/or dedication to undergraduate education and research.

The Division of Physical Sciences includes faculty in Chemistry, Physics and Climate Science. The Chemistry major, which started in 2014, includes emphases on biochemistry and environmental chemistry. The Physics degree currently offers a minor and is developing a major anticipated to begin in the 2015-16 academic year.

The School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics combines all of the STEM fields in one academic area, allowing for cross-disciplinary training and project work. The School envisions being a leader in providing accessible, innovative, and effective education and research that promotes responsible engagement with our world and society. Our mission is to support and promote excellence in STEM research, scholarship, and education through commitment to our core values of collaboration, opportunity, rigor, and engagement. The School offers twelve undergraduate degrees and three graduate degrees within its four Divisions of Biological Sciences, Computing and Software Systems, Engineering and Mathematics, and Physical Sciences.

The University of Washington Bothell is the fastest growing public university in the state of Washington. We provide a leading-edge student experience grounded in hands-on learning, close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research and creative practice, connected learning, and community engagement. UW Bothell’s current enrollment is approximately 5,000 students. A majority of those students are first generation college attendees or are from underrepresented groups; approximately 92 percent are from Washington. Located in the Seattle metropolitan region, UW Bothell builds vibrant regional partnerships, creates and disseminates new knowledge, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.

UW Bothell has one of the most diverse student populations in Washington State: 64% of our incoming students are underrepresented minorities or first generation college attendees; 35% are Pell Grant eligible; 8% are international. We value engaged scholarship and experiential learning relevant to the diverse student populations and communities we serve.

Opportunity is a core value of the School of STEM. We believe that all students, regardless of background, should have the opportunity to succeed and become effective critical thinkers. Catalyzing the power of diversity enriches all of us by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. The School of STEM prepares professionals to work in an increasingly diverse and global society by promoting equity and justice for all individuals.

How to apply: Please submit a single electronic file to Professor Eric Salathé, salathe@uw.edu, with the subject line “Research Associate nn17320 PSD – AGU.” The file should contain the following: a letter of application addressing your qualifications, a CV and contact information for three references. Start date is flexible. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled; complete applications received prior to April 8, 2016 will receive priority consideration.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

If you have a question about the details of this search/position please contact the hiring unit directly. For questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact salathe@uw.edu. Thank you for your interest in this position at the University of Washington.

]]>Full Professor Job: Faculty Positions in Ecology, Global Health, Climate System Modeling in Chinahttp://www.geoscienceposition.com/2016/03/full-professor-job-faculty-positions-in-ecology-global-health-climate-system-modeling-in-china/
Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:35:38 +0000http://www.geoscienceposition.com/?p=993The Center for Earth System Science at Tsinghua University (Beijing, China, 100084) invites applications for several tenure track or tenured positions in Global Ecology (4 positions), Global Health and Spatial Statistics (2 positions), Climate System Modeling (5 positions) and Oceanography (4 positons) at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor levels. Each appointment will be for 10 months per year with an annual salary commensurate with experience and qualifications(normally between 150,000 and 600,000 RMB, although exceptions are possible for distinguished scholars). Additional benefits include various types of insurance and school entrance for children. Positions will be available starting as soon as can be mutually agreed and will remain open until filled.

Applicants should have expertise in related fields. Successful candidates will develop an outstanding independent research program that complements existing strengths in related studies in the Center. Each appointee will be expected to develop a research program in one or more of the following areas (see also detailed descriptions at http://www.cess.tsinghua.edu.cn):

(1) Global Ecology (4 positions)

Biogeophysics and modeling

Biogeochemistry and modeling

Ecohydrological research and modeling

Plant physiological ecology

Environmental epidemiology and modeling

Large-scale spatial statistics

(2) Global Health and Spatial Statistics (2 positions)

Environmental epidemiology and modeling

Large scale spatial statistics

(3) Climate System Modeling (5 positions)

Physical processes and dynamical core development for ocean models

Atmospheric boundary layer turbulence for atmospheric models

Atmospheric aerosols for atmospheric models

Atmospheric radiation for atmospheric models

Physical processes for land surface models

Climate model diagnostics and evaluation of model performance

(4) Oceanography (4 positions)

Physical oceanography and modeling

Marine biogeochemistry and modeling

Marine chemistry and modeling

Marine ecology and modeling

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in an appropriate field. Teaching responsibilities will include an undergraduate lecture–laboratory course and a graduate course in areas consistent with the individual’s interests and Center needs. Tsinghua University plans to establish a Department of Earth System Science to integrate related natural science and social science disciplines, with an emphasis on earth system modeling. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter stating research and teaching interests and job requirements, and providing the following: (1) CV with a list of publications; (2) 3–5 representative research papers; (3) copies of certificates for patents, current position held, and highest degree; (4) 3 letters of recommendation in English; and (5) a passport-type photo. Review of the first group of applicants will begin on May 30, 2016. Applications should be submitted to Dr. Haiping Wu, Center for Earth System Science, Room 801, Meng Minwei Science Building, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, 100084, email: cess@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn; telephone: +86-10-6278-1605.

12-month (renewable) graduate assistantship within the Science Literacy Initiative in the Institute for Agricultural and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The position involves water and water resources education and education research through a new project (recommended for funding by the National Science Foundation) focused on fostering undergraduate students’ science literacy about water. Doctoral student in the UNL School of Natural Resources desired.

Applications are invited for a 12-month (renewable) graduate assistantship within the Science Literacy Initiative in the Institute for Agricultural and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the flagship, land-grant institution in the state of Nebraska with a total enrollment of more than 25,000 students. The IANR Science Literacy Initiative (http://casnr.unl.edu/grow-eat-learn (link is external)) is a comprehensive, systemic effort to foster a scientifically-literate society capable of making effective decisions grounded in STEM-informed analyses of complex, real-world challenges associated with agriculture and natural resource issues.

The graduate student would join a collaborative Science Literacy team involving faculty, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates led by Dr. Cory Forbes in the UNL School of Natural Resources, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). He or she will also be part of a dynamic and growing STEM education and DBER community at UNL.

The position involves water and water resources education and education research through a new project (recommended for funding by the National Science Foundation) focused on fostering undergraduate students’ science literacy about water. The 3-year project involves the iterative design, implementation, and study of a new, introductory, interdisciplinary course – Water in Society – serving undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL). The position will afford opportunities to contribute and collaborate with the PIs as a member of the instructional team for the course, serve as a teaching assistant 1 semester/year for three consecutive years, design, develop, and refine course materials, and conduct DBER focused on undergraduate students’ learning and decision-making about water and water resources.

Pending additional funding, the individual may also be positioned to contribute to water and water resources education efforts at the high school level. Funding is guaranteed for three years, with a high likelihood of additional funding.

Candidates for this position should possess a strong disciplinary background in water-related sciences and interest in water and water resources education. Preferred credentials would involve some combination of bachelors and masters degree in water-related science or science and education. Optimally, the student would pursue doctoral studies in water and water resources education and DBER through the Ph.D. program in Natural Resource Science in the UNL School of Natural Resources (http://snr.unl.edu/gradstudent/index.asp (link is external)). Prior experience working with K-16 students is desirable.

The position is initially established for a period of one year. Continuation of this position beyond one year is contingent upon satisfactory performance of assigned duties. Position includes a stipend, health insurance, and tuition remission. The planned start date for the position is August 20, 2015. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Please submit inquiries about the position to Cory Forbes at cory.forbes@unl.edu (link sends e-mail). To apply, applicants should email a letter of interest describing their background, interest, qualifications, and future goals, a resume/curriculum vitae, 2 writing samples, and names of 3 references to Dr. Forbes via email.

Description:
A Ph.D. Assistantship is available (beginning January 2015) to examine interactions between plants, sediments, and hydrodynamics along wetland shorelines in the Delaware Estuary, US. The objectives are to quantify linkages between waves and marsh scarp dynamics and biophysical processes and sediment deposition along the marsh edge. This research is part of a large collaborative project to assess changes to estuary morphology, including wetlands, over time and particularly due to channel dredging. Research techniques will include field surveying using Real Time Kinematic GPS, deploying pressure sensors for wave and water level measurement, measuring sedimentation and accretion rates, and plant structure and morphology. The student will develop an independent research project while working with an interdisciplinary team of ecologists, coastal geologists, physical oceanographers, and modelers. Students with an interest in coastal wetland ecology and geomorphology would be most successful.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have a degree ecology, geology, environmental science or closely related field. MS graduates preferred. Experience in field data collection and analysis with spatial and statistical software (e.g., ArcGIS, SAS, R) is required. Experience in wetlands and trailering boats is desired. Successful applicants will be self-motivated but able to work well in teams.

Application:
Please send statement of interest (including career goals), CV, copies of transcripts and GRE scores, and contact information for at least three references to:

]]>Job Wanted: Assistant/Associate Professor in Sustainability Sciencehttp://www.geoscienceposition.com/2016/03/job-wanted-assistantassociate-professor-in-sustainability-science/
Thu, 17 Mar 2016 22:32:28 +0000http://www.geoscienceposition.com/?p=987The Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure track professor in Sustainability Science at the rank of assistant or associate professor. We seek applications from candidates who have expertise in the role of how socio-economic factors constrain and provide opportunities for solving current sustainability challenges for social-ecological systems across multiple spatial and temporal scales.

We are especially interested in applicants with research that addresses the development of formal criteria and metrics, e.g., Life Cycle Assessment, to quantify and model sustainability. An emphasis on climate, land use and/or land cover change as constraints on sustainability coupled with experience planning and implementing sustainability programs with government or corporate organizations and/or multiple stakeholders, and experience working with ecosystem scientists and/or hydrologists on trans disciplinary research are desirable.
The Department offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in Watershed Science, a B.S. degree in Ecosystem Science and Sustainability, and a Masters in Greenhouse Gas Management and Accounting. A Ph.D. program in Earth Resources with a Watershed Science specialization is housed in the Department of Geosciences, and faculty also advise M.S.
Required Job Qualifications: 1) A Ph.D. in ecology, ecosystem science, or a related field. 2) Experience with analytical and modeling approaches for assessing socio-ecological systems and ecosystem services. 3) Demonstrated record of high-impact interdisciplinary research. 4) Evidence of effective teaching skills, an understanding of the land-grant mission, and a strong interest in contributing to our academic programs. Preferred Job Qualifications: 1) Strong publication record. 2) Demonstrated ability or potential for generating external funding. 3) Demonstrated ability to communicate scientific knowledge to a range of stakeholders. 4) Evidence of the ability to conduct independent and collaborative research with other faculty and natural resource professionals, develop and maintain an active research program, publish in leading scientific journals, and secure extramural funding to support research. 5) Demonstrated teaching effectiveness at the graduate and undergraduate levels. 6) Experience fostering undergraduate research excellence is also strongly desired.

]]>Research Assistant Position for Master’s of Science in Geospatial Technologieshttp://www.geoscienceposition.com/2015/03/research-assistant-position-for-masters-of-science-in-geospatial-technologies/
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 00:22:47 +0000http://www.geoscienceposition.com/?p=984The Master’s of Science in Geospatial Technologies program at the University of Washington – Tacoma is looking for a funded RA position for the academic year of 2015-2016.

The selected student will support assistant professor Jim Thatcher on a project to map and visualize the multi-dimensional network that spins outward as information is uploaded, shared, accessed, and exchanged across social media and through mobile device use. Proprietary control of information and privacy concerns will necessarily limit and shape the contours of these visualizations revealing, in their obfuscation, where and how individuals and corporations lose control of their digital identity. As society arranges itself in such a way as to be understood through computational query, tracing the complete path of a single piece of data offers unique insight into where, physically and socially, the supposed quantified self emerges within tangles of privately owned data.

The ideal student will have familiarity with both computer programming languages (javascript and python, specifically) as well as qualitative interview techniques; however, an interest in the topic and willingness to learn is more important than specific background familiarity.

The Masters of Science in Geospatial Technologies program is a one year M.S. degree that offers an applied degree in the burgeoning field of geospatial information and technologies. The Research Assistant for this project would have the opportunity to use open-source tools taught in our curriculum in a research environment. This provides the student not only with professional opportunities in research labs, but also with the ability to be directly involved in conference presentations and potential publications.

The Earth League is setting out to advance the next generation of integrated Earth System analysis. This is in response to the current urgent need to deepen our understanding of potential pathways and transformations within this increasingly turbulent Anthropocene towards future world development on a resilient and stable planet.

Therefore, we are embarking on a joint state-of-the-art World-Earth Systems modeling and analysis program, igniting the deeper fusion of biophysical systems and human dynamics. For this, Earth League invites applicants for 7 postdoc research positions, to be known as Earth-Docs. For further information on the rationale behind this program, please see here.

We appeal for excellent young scientists from different backgrounds in sustainability research, with the ability to bring powerful contributions to areas including:

· Integrated Earth System modeling

· Global governance and economics for sustainability

· Sustainable energy, and technological and societal transformations

· Global equity, human security and human behavior

This initial group of 7 postdoc researchers will be hosted by 5 Earth League member institutions:

The Earth-Docs will form one international team carrying out their research within the Earth League World-Earth Systems program.

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) will function as a collaborative global hub for the Earth-Doc team, gathering the group of young scientists 1-2 times per year for joint scientific work sessions.

Each Earth-Doc will have at least 2 senior supervisors from the group of leading Earth League scientists leading the overall scientific program.

Applications should include:

· Cover letter

· CV

· 1-2 page vision on your perspective of the scientific challenge within Earth system modeling for global sustainability

· The names and contact information of two referees

· Indication of preferred host institution, from those listed above

For those interested in applying to Potsdam Institute for Climate Impacts Research (PIK), please follow this link.Those interested in the position hosted at Earth system science centre at INPE must be aware that funding must be applied for separately, however this will happen with full support and guidance of INPE.

Applicants should have a doctorate in a related field, and fluent written and oral skills in English. Attributes should also include strong team building skills, intellectual leadership, and the ability and enthusiasm to travel as well as to work within an international network of scholars.

The Earth-Doc positions will start at different times this year, according to the timeframes of each host institution. Position duration and payments will also vary according to the conditions offered by the different institutions.

We are looking to create a diverse and rich team. Therefore, we encourage applications from all geographical backgrounds, gender affiliations, as well as those with disabilities.

Deadline for submission: 1st May 2015.

Please send submissions by email to: earthdoc@the-earth-league.org

For any queries, please contact the Earth League Secretariat using the same email address.

]]>NASA Summer 2015 Journalism and Multimedia Internshipshttp://www.geoscienceposition.com/2014/12/nasa-summer-2015-journalism-and-multimedia-internships/
Fri, 12 Dec 2014 19:07:28 +0000http://www.geoscienceposition.com/?p=975NASA Summer 2015 Journalism and Multimedia Internships. NASA invites students working towards degrees in journalism, communications, media relations, science writing, interactive journalism, or broadcast journalism, to participate in our science storytelling program – before you graduate. You’ll gain on the job experience as you work with a leading team of writers and multimedia producers to create and share content from some of NASA’s most exciting missions: mind-blowing results from the Hubble Space Telescope; breaking solar storm imagery and the emerging field of space weather; new views of the moon from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter; and stories of our changing planet from NASA’s Earth observing fleet of satellites. Our internships are designed to give students broad exposure to the many moving parts of the our busy newsroom. Students wishing to explore the intersection between print, web, broadcast journalism and social media environments are particularly encouraged to apply. DUTIES: Writing, editing, pitching, recording, creating, crunching, captioning, surfing, shooting, feeding, porting, posting, designing, updating, networking, texting, tweeting, tracking, designing, building, playing, mashing, and exploring. Students will service as reporters and will collaborate on sophisticated communications campaigns and help create web features, press releases, newsletter articles, press conferences, media interviews, social media events, satellite media tours, and video news releases. ADVANCED INTERNSHIP OPTION: [available to graduate students or returning interns] Advanced internships are available for students who wish to focus a particular communications activity such as science writing, video editing, social media events, or public engagement. To be eligible for the advanced internship, students should submit a paragraph on what you would like to explore, and how it relates to your educational goals.

Students will serve as “reporters” and will create stories, features, and content for NASA’s public web, video, and social media distribution channels. Students may present their work at an optional poster session.

Excellent writing skills and personal participation in social media communities required. Students should be familiar with AP style and have some experience writing press releases and features. Experience in campus newsroom, web, video, still photography and multimedia environments desired.

While applications will be accepted to the OSSI deadline, we will be conducting interviews and making selections on a rolling basis. Ergo, students are encouraged not to wait until the last minute. We appreciate links to relevant writing, multimedia, and other content development in your student statement.

]]>Postdoctoral Remote Sensing Scientist Position Availablehttp://www.geoscienceposition.com/2014/09/postdoctoral-remote-sensing-scientist-position-available/
Mon, 22 Sep 2014 18:03:00 +0000http://www.geoscienceposition.com/?p=970A Postdoctoral Remote Sensing Scientist with research interests in quantitative remote sensing is sought to work on the NASA funded Web-enabled Landsat Data (WELD) project (http://weld.cr.usgs.gov/). The research will focus over the next 5 years on the expansion of the WELD products to global scale and development of Landsat 5, 7 and 8 time series processing algorithms in a Linux environment. The position will involve liaison with the Landsat Science Team (http://landsat.usgs.gov/Landsat_Science_Team_2012-2017.php) and with NASA AMES supercomputer researchers (https://c3.nasa.gov/nex/). The Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence is a dynamic internationally recognized research center located in a small university town in South Dakota which was recently ranked the state with the 5th highest quality of life in the US. The GIScCE is a friendly research environment that has excellent research infrastructure and computing support: (http://globalmonitoring.sdstate.edu/files/GIScCE_Triennial_Report.pdf).

Please send a curriculum vitae, brief statement of research experiences and goals, and contact information for three references to Prof. David Roy, Geographic Information Science Center of Excellence, South Dakota State University, Wecota Hall, Box 506B, Brookings, SD 57007-3510, USA (or via email to: david.roy@sdstate.edu). South Dakota State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its faculty, staff and students. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Non-US citizens may apply.